Is an independent, non-partisan pan-African not-for-profit organisation working to enhance research excellence in governance and public policy that contributes to the overall wellbeing of women and men. Our vision is ‘a vibrant African social science community addressing the continent’s public policy issues’.In partnership with individual academics and researchers, higher education institutions, research think tanks, civil society organisations, business and policy communities both in the region and internationally, we support the production and dissemination of policy relevant research; design and deliver short professional development courses for researchers and policy actors; and facilitate the development of collaborative higher education programmes.